The Great

PRIMETIME EMMY® winner
The Great is a satirical comedic drama, based on the occasional historical fact, about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia's history. The acclaimed series stars Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult.
IMDb 8.12min202010 episodesTV-MA
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - THE GREAT
    May 14, 2020
    53min
    TV-MA
    Catherine travels to Russia to marry the Emperor. After becoming Empress, she realizes Peter is a selfish brat. She feels hopeless until her servant, Marial, suggests they overthrow him.
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  2. S1 E2 - A FAKE BEARD
    May 14, 2020
    55min
    TV-MA
    Catherine takes her first steps toward a coup. Taking advice from Marial, she attempts to seduce and recruit palace intellectual Count Orlo. It's a disaster, but he is ultimately convinced.
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  3. S1 E3 - And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great
    May 14, 2020
    52min
    TV-MA
    Catherine, Orlo and Marial continue their coup planning. Peter, noting Catherine’s unhappiness, gifts Catherine a sterile lover, Leo. She’s hesitant at first, but Leo manages to charm her.
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  4. S1 E4 - MOSCOW MULE
    May 14, 2020
    53min
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    Catherine tries to manage her reputation at court and her relationship with Leo. An influential Patriarch of the church dies. Orlo tries to influence Peter's decision for a replacement.
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  5. S1 E5 - WAR AND VOMIT
    May 14, 2020
    50min
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    As the war with Sweden continues to rage, Catherine and Aunt Elizabeth visit the military at the Russian front. Grigor struggles with Peter and Georgina’s relationship and poisons Peter.
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  6. S1 E6 - PARACHUTE
    May 14, 2020
    55min
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    After his near-death experience, Peter is now open to Catherine’s progressive ideas and wants to focus on an heir. Orlo tries to figure out who poisoned Peter and faces demons of his own.
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  7. S1 E7 - A POX ON HOPE
    May 14, 2020
    52min
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    Catherine is feeling optimistic, until a smallpox breakout causes Peter to revert back to his old ways. Meanwhile, Leo and Catherine’s relationship suffers and Georgina misses Peter.
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  8. S1 E8 - MEATBALLS AT THE DACHA
    May 14, 2020
    51min
    TV-MA
    Catherine’s political abilities are tested when she’s given an opportunity to travel abroad. Leo wants to leave court. Marial tries to keep him there by telling him about the coup.
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  9. S1 E9 - LOVE HURTS
    May 14, 2020
    55min
    TV-MA
    A body is discovered. Peter decides to torture everyone at the palace to find the murderous traitors. Marial confides in Archie about Catherine’s plans. Catherine realizes she is pregnant.
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  10. S1 E10 - THE BEAVER'S NOSE
    May 14, 2020
    52min
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    Catherine moves forward with the coup. Marial betrays her by telling Peter that Catherine is pregnant. Catherine realizes that the only chance for a greater Russia is to fight, without Leo.
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Nudityviolencesubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual content
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Directors
Matt Shakman
Producers
Tony McNamaraMarian MacgowanMark WinemakerElle FanningBrittany KahanAndrew SpauldingJosh KesselmanRon WestMatt Shakman
Cast
Elle FanningPhoebe FoxGwilym Lee
Studio
Paramount
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